Explore the four key types of spaces in architecture: physical, perceptual, directional, and interwoven space, shaping built environments.

Physical, Perceptual, Directional, and Interwoven Space Let’s briefly define four types of architectural space. Physical space is the volume of actual space a structure occupies. When considering a building’s physical space, you are looking at its physical footprint on the land. This is in contrast with perceptual space.